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Four columns of a building are to be located within a plot size of 10 m x 10 m. The expected load on each column is 4000 kN. Allowable bearing capacity of the soil deposit is 100 kN/m^2. The type of foundation best suited is
A
isolated footing
B
raft foundation
C
pile foundation
D
combined footing

Correct : c

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